
Stephen Lott
Value Stream Lead / Project Control

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About me
Project, Product, and Process Management Professional (PMP, SMC, CSPO)
Education

The University of Texas at Arlington
2009 - 2013Master's degree Sociology Cum LaudeActivities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Delta - International Sociological Honor Society Published Thesis - Lott, Stephen. "The News We Use: A Mixed Methods Analysis Of Cable News Media Polarization." (2014). Masters in SociologyBachelors in SociologyMinor in PsychologyConcentrations – Social Psychology, Group Dynamics, Political Sociology, Pragmatism, Symbolic Interactionism, Conflict Theory
Experience

Fluidic Techniques
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017Value Stream Lead / Project ControlValue Stream Lead• Identified customer and organizational value streams for waste areas and inefficient flow• Managed a core implementation team to measure baseline output and perform small-scale Kaizen experiments• Implemented Lean Office practices to reduce waste and increase efficiency• Implemented strategic process improvement to overhaul outdated systems and improve worker satisfaction and on time delivery• Tracked metrics of all process change and reported quarterly results on efficacy• Generated and maintained strategic implementation schedules outlining 2 year company goals and milestones, along with metric collection schedulesProject Control• Coordinated, planned and executed multi-million dollar projects for international Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies • Generated and maintained case specific project schedules, progress reports, and other planning documentation, including QA procedures (Inspection and Test Plans)• Formatted, sent, and received customer and production transmittals• Served as customer liaison regarding approval and production statuses Show less

Pacific Tradewinds Coffee Co.
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018Quality Process Improvement ManagerQuality Process Improvement Manager• Direct implementation of industry best practices.• Design and document manufacturing Standards of Procedure (SOP), Work Instructions (WI), Hazard Analysis / Critical Control Point Plans (HACCP), and Quality Records in accordance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards.• Oversee 3rd party audit Quality Certification and HACCP Training to ensure safe food handling and manufacturing practices.

HealthMarkets, Inc.
Apr 2018 - Apr 2021Business Process Analyst / Project Manager
Optum
Apr 2021 - Apr 2023Project Manager
City of Arlington
Apr 2023 - nowProject Manager
Licenses & Certifications

Project Management Professional
Project Management InstituteOct 2017
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Scrum AllianceDec 2024
Scrum Master Certified (SMC)
Scrum AllianceDec 2024
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